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July 20, 2013

Europe Will Bounce Back Europe's economy has hit bottom, and is taking its first steps toward recovery, led by Germany, the U.K., and Ireland. Europe is likely to emerge from recession late this year, greatly reducing the risk of a debt disaster. Barron's explains why Sept. 22 is the date to watch.

Cheap Stocks in a Pricey Market Even with the Standard & Poor's 500 index at new highs, there still are plenty of stocks that look reasonably priced. Barron's identifies 15 well-known companies sporting a single-digit price/earnings ratio.

Breaking Into Cybersecurity Increased cybersecurity-related spending means big money for companies that work against cyberattacks. Barron's looks at three companies poised to benefit from this trend.

Gold Is Regaining Its Glow After plunging from a high of nearly $1,900 an ounce, gold is set to rally. The bullish outlook gains credibility from the fact that its source has called the recent market turns with impressive accuracy, Barron's says.

Less of Hess Is Surely More The global energy producer is undergoing a makeover that could leave it a slimmer but stronger oil-patch gem, Barron's reports. The New York-based company, under pressure from activist investor Elliott Associates, has been working to shed assets in order to focus on its exploration and production. Barron's offers a price target for
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This week, Barron's interviews Jim Barksdale, president and chief investment officer of Equity Investment Corp. He wants to debunk the myth that investors get paid to take more risk. He names some of his current picks.

European Trader: Why Downton Abbey Is Good for Investors British television company ITV and betting firm William Hill that have shown a particular talent for smart, easily digested acquisitions. Both companies' shares have done well recently. Barron's looks at their prospects from here.

Asian Trader: SoftBank's Next Move Is Up Shares of billionaire Masayoshi Son's investment vehicle have soared since the company first bid for Sprint Nextel last fall. Barron's looks at the next big catalyst for SoftBank shares.